US3097071A
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Liquid-liquid contacting apparatus
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1958-01-09
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1978-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lowes Leonard
- 👤 Tanner Maurice Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:04
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D11/00; B01D11/04; B01D11/0446; B01D11/0457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
IN MIXER-SETTLER APPARATUS FOR CONTACTING TWO SUBSTANTIALLY IMMISCIBLE FLUID PHASES OF DIFFERING DENSITIES, AN ELONGATE TROUGH DIVIDED INTO AN EVEN NUMBER OF COMPARTMENTS ARRANGED IN TANDEM, THE EVEN NUMBERED COMPARTMENTS FROM ONE END OF THE TROUGH BEING MIXER COMPARTMENTS AND THE ODD NUMBERED COMPARTMENTS FROM SAID END BEING SETTLER COMPARTMENTS, INLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT AN UPPER LEVEL WITH THE FIRST OF SAID MIXER COMPARTMENTS FOR INTRODUCING A LIGHT PHASE FLUID THEREIN, INLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT A LOWER LEVEL WITH THE LAST OF SAID MIXER COMPARTMENTS FOR INTRODUCING A HEAVY PHASE FLUID THEREIN, OUTLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT AN UPPER LEVEL WITH THE LAST OF SAID SETTLER COMPARTMENTS FOR REMOVING LIGHT PHASE FLUID THEREFROM, OUTLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT A LOWER LEVEL WITH THE FIRST OF SAID SETTLER COMPARTMENTS FOR REMOVING HEAVY PHASE FLUID THEREFROM, EACH BUT THE FIRST SAID SETTLER COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATING AT A LOWER LEVEL WITH THE MIXER COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FOR HEAVY PHASE FLUID FLOW THERETO, EACH SETTLER COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATING AT AN UPPER LEVEL WITH THE SECOND SUCCEEDING MIXER COMPARTMENT FOR LIGHT PHASE FLUID FLOW THERETO, EACH MIXER COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATING AT AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WITH THE SETTLER COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FOR MIXED PHASE FLUID FLOW THERETO, AND LIQUID MIXING MEANS IN THE MIXER COMPARTMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
IN MIXER-SETTLER APPARATUS FOR CONTACTING TWO SUBSTANTIALLY IMMISCIBLE FLUID PHASES OF DIFFERING DENSITIES, AN ELONGATE TROUGH DIVIDED INTO AN EVEN NUMBER OF COMPARTMENTS ARRANGED IN TANDEM, THE EVEN NUMBERED COMPARTMENTS FROM ONE END OF THE TROUGH BEING MIXER COMPARTMENTS AND THE ODD NUMBERED COMPARTMENTS FROM SAID END BEING SETTLER COMPARTMENTS, INLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT AN UPPER LEVEL WITH THE FIRST OF SAID MIXER COMPARTMENTS FOR INTRODUCING A LIGHT PHASE FLUID THEREIN, INLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT A LOWER LEVEL WITH THE LAST OF SAID MIXER COMPARTMENTS FOR INTRODUCING A HEAVY PHASE FLUID THEREIN, OUTLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT AN UPPER LEVEL WITH THE LAST OF SAID SETTLER COMPARTMENTS FOR REMOVING LIGHT PHASE FLUID THEREFROM, OUTLET DUCT MEANS COMMUNICATING AT A LOWER LEVEL WITH THE FIRST OF SAID SETTLER COMPARTMENTS FOR REMOVING HEAVY PHASE FLUID THEREFROM, EACH BUT THE FIRST SAID SETTLER COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATING AT A LOWER LEVEL WITH THE MIXER COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FOR HEAVY PHASE FLUID FLOW THERETO, EACH SETTLER COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATING AT AN UPPER LEVEL WITH THE SECOND SUCCEEDING MIXER COMPARTMENT FOR LIGHT PHASE FLUID FLOW THERETO, EACH MIXER COMPARTMENT COMMUNICATING AT AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WITH THE SETTLER COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FOR MIXED PHASE FLUID FLOW THERETO, AND LIQUID MIXING MEANS IN THE MIXER COMPARTMENTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |